Arequipa - the second largest city in the country and a major economic center, located in the south of Peru at an altitude of 2335 m above sea level. It is considered the most beautiful in the country and is built up mainly by colorful houses made of white stone "silyar" in the Spanish colonial style of the late 18th century.
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How to get
The plane is the most convenient mode of transport, as it is almost everywhere in the mountainous Peru: the local airport regularly receives flights from Lima, Cusco and other cities. Get to the city center from the airport by taxi for about 15 PEN.
Another option is to arrive in Arequipa by intercity bus from Lima (16-18 hours en route), Cuzco (9 hours), Puno (5-6 hours) or Pisco (12-14 hours).
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Climate
Cloudy, light rain, thunderstorms +16 ° С in the afternoon +11 ° С at night ° С water |
Cloudy, light rain, thunderstorms +16 ° С in the afternoon +11 ° С at night ° С water |
Cloudy, rain, thunderstorms +15 ° С in the day +11 ° С at night ° С water |
| Weather forecast for Arequipa for 10 days | ||
Shops and souvenirs
Arequipa is the world capital of alpaca wool production: it will be just a crime not to buy here anything made from this valuable and unusually warm fiber. For sale are exhibited and wool, and yarn, and finished products: from decorative napkins to mittens, socks and scarves. The product is very expensive, but fully justifies its price.
Book popular Arequipa hotels at the best prices
| Libertador Arequipa Hotel from 7 510 rubles Arequipa Plaza Bolívar s / n Urb.Selva Alegre | Casa Andina Private Collection Arequipa from 5 787 rubles Arequipa Calle Ugarte, 403 | El Cabildo Hotel from 4 309 rubles Arequipa Calle Manuel Ugarteche 411 Selva Alegre |
| Casona Plaza Hotel Arequipa from 3,694 rubles Arequipa Calle San Jose Nº 207 | Sonesta Posadas del Inca Arequipa from 5 602 rubles Arequipa Portal de Flores, 116 | Hotel El Lago Estelar from 3 078 rubles Arequipa Pasaje Camino Al Molino S / N Sabandía |
| Tierra Viva Arequipa Plaza from 3,263 rubles Arequipa Calle Jerusalén 202 | La Hosteria from 4 001 rubles Arequipa Bolivar 405 Cercado de Arequipa | Hotel Casona Solar from 2 463 rubles Arequipa Calle Consuelo 116 |
| La Casa de Ana - Peru from 2 093 rubles Arequipa Calle Tacna 806 Yanahuara | Hostal Uspalay from 1 293 rubles Arequipa Calle Mercaderes 142 | Villa Melgar from 1 047 rubles Arequipa Calle Melgar 417, Cercado |
Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions Arequipi
The main sights of the city are the ancient monasteries and graceful churches: Convento de Santa Catalina convent (16th century), the cathedral, the Jesuit church of La Campania, the churches of San Francisco and Santo Domingo.
Among the secular buildings of interest are the former mosaic of the Casa de la Moneda and the Casa Moral mansion, as well as the cozy central square of the Plaza de Armas, rebuilt in a characteristic colonial style. More than 250 local mansions are considered to be the architectural heritage of mankind. A separate point are the picturesque bridges Arequipa - Puente-Bolognese and Puente-Fierro (by the way, designed by Eiffel himself).
To get acquainted with the life of wealthy colonizers, you can visit the Manzón del Fundadore estate. And in 180 km from Arequipa there is a unique natural object - Kolka Canyon, considered the deepest in the world.